Clergy

Martin Luther King Jr. responded to a group of white clergy with his famous "Letter from Birmingham Jail." Written in April 1963, the letter addresses their criticisms of his nonviolent protests against racial segregation in Birmingham, Alabama. In it, King articulates the urgency of civil rights, the importance of direct action, and the moral responsibility to fight injustice, emphasizing that "injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."

Reverend Dr. Eugene Weathers left Galilee Baptist Church to pursue new opportunities and challenges in his ministry. His decision was influenced by a desire for personal growth and to expand his impact in the community. While his departure was bittersweet, he expressed gratitude for the time spent with the congregation and the relationships built during his tenure.

Yes, individuals who have been ordained as priests are referred to as clergy. The term "clergy" encompasses all individuals who are authorized to perform religious duties and rituals, including priests, ministers, and other religious leaders. They play a vital role in leading worship, providing spiritual guidance, and serving their communities within their respective faith traditions.

These words are from the song "Come Ye Disconsolate" by Thomas Moore.

Cardinals in the Roman Catholic Church primarily vote on matters related to the governance of the Church, including the election of a new pope during a conclave. They also participate in voting on various important issues within the Vatican, such as the approval of new saints, major doctrinal decisions, and the appointment of bishops. Additionally, cardinals may gather in synods or councils to discuss and vote on matters affecting the global Church.

I don't see the offense in the question. It is good he is not. He has feminine ways that is suspect that he may have come from that life prior to marriage. When he speaks, all those extra "sssss" at the end, gay men love talking like that. Maybe he just doesn't realize how feminine he acts/sounds sometimes, if he knew, it wouldn't be a bad thing to change that so it doesn't arouse such a question because of the times we are living in, that way is well too accepted.....wouldn't want to draw unneccessary confusion.

A government ruled by the clergy is known as a theocracy, where religious leaders hold political power and authority. In a theocracy, laws and policies are often based on religious principles and beliefs, with the clergy playing a key role in governance.

I wrote one of the articles you will find online. Clergy are corrupted by power and control, not fundamentalism. Fundamentalism is the tool they use to wield power and control. Briefly, shame and guilt are used to manipulate followers into doing the bidding of the leader or the group, or both. They are power tools as is fear. This is how they use shame and guilt. Also, be aware that there are certain buzz words to listen for, such as: "you need to . . ., you should . . ., you must . . ." When these terms are being used, shame and guilt are not far behind.

Dr. Timothy L. Boschen

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With all due respect to Dr. Timothy, he does in his answer appear to accuse all clergy as being corrupt. He may have his reason for this. However this does not fully answer the question which is "How do corrupt clergy use Shame and Guilt In Religious Fundamentalism?" I will admit that the learned Doctor has given some true ways in which clergy may be corrupted. The use of power is certainly one of them. I would like to add another corruption that certain church clergy are guilty of, and that is to get gain for the forgiveness of sins, and to enforce the thought that God is a vengeful God if the the clergy are not obeyed. Thankfully not all clergy are like this, just the odd few rotten apples in the barrel.

Answer: Through his life course, Jesus set the pattern for future ministers. Christs ministers were to be workers in the greatest work the world has ever seen-providing spiritual comfort to all mankind by preaching and teaching the good news of God's Kingdom - Matthew 28:19,20. The focus on giving and on serving the needs of others is what made Christ's approach to ministering so distinctive. He taught his ministers to be laborers, spiritual fisherman and shepherds, not mystics and academics in special garb and regalia. - Matthew 4:19; 23:5; John 21:15-17. The Encyclopedia of Religion explains that the word minister represents "not status but the serving relatiinship of the minister to the one served:following the example of Christ....is the heart of the Christian understanding of ministry. In harmony with the correct definition of "minister" Jesus spent himself giving to others. Sadly over the centuries what began as the Christian ministry evolved into a formal hierarchial institution. Orders and ranks were formed, and they were invested with prestige and power and often accumulated great wealth. This created divisions and a clergy class developed. However, the Bible identifies a Christian minister, not by distinctive garb, elaborate ritual, a salary or state decree, but unselfish labor. The apostle Paul outlined the attitude Christian ministers should display, nothing ouy of egotism, but with lowliness of mind. - Philippians 2:3

The Wife of Bath criticizes the clergy in "The Canterbury Tales" as hypocritical, greedy, and corrupt. She believes they do not practice what they preach and are more concerned with accumulating wealth and power than with serving God.

In "The Canterbury Tales" by Geoffrey Chaucer, the clergy members are the Prioress (head of a convent), the Monk, the Friar, the Parson (humble village priest), and the Summoner. Each of these characters represents different aspects of the clergy in medieval society.

No, the Franklin in The Canterbury Tales is not part of the clergy. He is a landowner who is described as a generous and hospitable man who enjoys fine food and wine.

In general, clergy have the right to refuse to work on their designated worship days based on religious freedom protections. However, the specific legal rights and obligations of clergy members may vary depending on local laws and employment contracts. It is advisable to consult with legal counsel or refer to specific employment agreements for accurate information.

The France in 18th century was divided into 3 estates.clergy,s belong to first estate.

the clergy had a key role in attaining salvation for the common people because the clergy were the only part of the church that could give the 7 sacraments, such as baptism and the lords supper. These were ways that people could gain God's grace.

There were two kinds of clergy, and their lives were very different.

Some clergy were monastic. They were called regular clergy, and were the monks and abbots who lived and worked at monasteries. They did all sorts of things from farming the monastery's fields, cooking, cleaning, to transcribing books such as bibles. They were called regular because they lead a very ordered, regulated, life: early to rise and early to bed; attend chapel up to six times every day, including getting up for chapel at midnight; obey the superiors; no money or ownership; no family, and no sex.

Other clergy were called the secular clergy, because they tended secular people. They were deacons, priests, and bishops. They lived among the people they served, and though their lives were simple and theoretically chaste, they lived more like ordinary people, often in their own houses. Sometimes they had jobs outside the church, as in the case of Thomas Becket when he was the Chancellor for King Henry II. Some of these clergy lived as lords, and in fact the bishops were regarded as lords. Some were important politically, as in the case of the three bishops who were among the seven men who elected the emperors of the Holy Roman Empire.

1693 - College of William and Mary

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about 80 percent.

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The answer to this is not straightforward, as they had different positions at different times, as the treatment of the Jews became worse.

We can credit many Roman Catholic clergy with saving and assisting in the saving of victims (especially children) of the Holocaust, but it the lead up and the early stages of the Holocaust they were not as motivated to help.

The criticism of the Roman Catholic clergy, and indeed Roman Catholics (outside of Poland) is generally that they did not do anything until they were under threat themselves. (ie. with the protest against the eugenics programme).

You can check the answer in the class IX History textbook, first chapter.

The Black Death had many affects on religion. Most people believed it was God punishing them for their wicked ways and would go round whipping themselves to try and please God.

Nobody knew anything about hygiene and good living conditions, so they believed a lot about religion whereas nowadays we know the truth about how the Black Death was caused.

However, the Black Death affected religion for a small minority as they believed in God and when the "good people" such as priests, died alongside others, they no longer found themselves believing.

Yes, the Catholic clergy.

A pope would eat different meats, poultry, bread, vegetables, etc.